Farhad is an SSR Tank Attack hero in Last War Survival who deals Physical Damage. His kit is built around personal Attack and Missile Valley, a Tactics skill that fires multiple missiles at random enemies.
He is most useful during early progression, when an account may still need another Tank-type hero to complete a functional formation. Farhad can temporarily share the front row with a stronger defender, but he is an offensive bruiser rather than a true defensive Tank.
This Last War Farhad guide covers his skill priority, gear, positioning, Tank formations, strengths, weaknesses, Wall of Honor value, F2P investment, and when to replace him.
Farhad Overview
| Detail | Farhad Information |
|---|---|
| Codename | Sand Hawk |
| Rarity | SSR |
| Vehicle Type | Tank |
| Specialty | Attack |
| Damage Type | Physical Damage |
| Typical Early Position | Front row beside a dedicated defender |
| Main Strength | Multi-hit missile damage |
| Best Stage | Early game |
| Best Content | Campaign and multi-enemy PvE |
| Long-Term Priority | Low |
| Wall of Honor Bonus | Tank Defense |
Farhad’s documented Level 60 reference stats are approximately 2,200 Attack, 47,500 HP, 355 Defense, and 213 March Size. Your actual values will change with levels, buildings, research, stars, equipment, decorations, and account-wide bonuses.
Because Farhad is a Tank-type hero, he benefits from the Tank Center. Upgrading that building improves Tank Hero March Size, HP, Attack, and Defense across the relevant roster.
Is Farhad a Tank or an Attacker?
Farhad is a Tank-type Attack hero. Those labels describe two different systems.
| Classification | Farhad |
|---|---|
| Vehicle type | Tank |
| Specialty | Attack |
| Damage type | Physical Damage |
| Practical role | Early offensive bruiser / temporary frontline hero |
His Tank vehicle type gives him Tank Center and formation synergy. It does not mean his kit functions like Murphy, Williams, Scarlett, or Violet, whose defensive value makes them more natural frontline choices.
Is Farhad a True Frontline Defender?
No. Farhad can fill a front-row slot when your roster is incomplete, but his skills do not give the squad shields, healing, crowd control, team-wide damage reduction, or other defensive support.
His best early use is beside a sturdier defender. That arrangement lets Farhad contribute damage without asking him to carry the entire frontline.
Farhad Skills
| Skill | Type | Main Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Strike | Auto Attack | Deals Physical Damage to one enemy |
| Precision Aim | Passive | Increases Farhad’s personal Attack |
| Missile Valley | Tactics | Fires multiple missiles at random enemy units |
| Super Sensing | Expertise | Increases Farhad’s HP, Attack, and Defense |
Missile Strike
Missile Strike is Farhad’s Auto Attack. Its documented base effect fires a missile that deals Physical Damage equal to 60.10% of his Attack with a cooldown of approximately 1.55 seconds.
| Star Effect Stage | Additional Damage |
|---|---|
| First | 20% |
| Second | 45% |
| Third | 70% |
| Fourth | 100% |
| Fifth | 150% |
Missile Strike is not as visually important as Missile Valley, but it activates much more frequently. That makes it a useful second Skill Medal priority for an Attack hero who remains in your active squad.
Precision Aim
Precision Aim is Farhad’s passive offensive skill. Its documented base effect increases Farhad’s Attack by 9.20% during battle.
| Star Effect | Improvement |
|---|---|
| First | Effect +3% |
| Second | Effect +3% |
| Third | Effect +3% |
| Fourth | Effect +3% |
| Fifth | Effect +3% |
Precision Aim helps both Missile Strike and Missile Valley because their damage scales with Farhad’s Attack. The limitation is that it only improves Farhad; it does not buff the rest of the Tank squad.
Missile Valley
Missile Valley is Farhad’s Tactics skill and the main reason to use him for multi-enemy progression.
At its documented base value, Farhad fires four missiles at random enemy units. Each missile deals Physical Damage equal to 102.60% of his Attack, and the skill has a nine-second cooldown.
| Star Effect Stage | Improvement |
|---|---|
| Base | Fires 4 missiles |
| First | 20% Extra Damage |
| Second | Adds 2 missiles |
| Third | Extra Damage increases to 45% |
| Fourth | Adds 2 missiles |
| Fifth | Extra Damage increases to 70% |
At higher star development, Missile Valley can therefore fire up to eight missiles.
How Missile Valley Targeting Affects Farhad
Missile Valley chooses targets randomly. That can work well when several enemies are alive because the missiles can spread pressure across the formation or land multiple hits on the same target.
The downside is unpredictability. Farhad cannot guarantee that the missiles will focus the weakest enemy, a dangerous back-row attacker, or whichever unit you most urgently need to remove.
This makes him better suited to general multi-enemy pressure than precision damage.
Super Sensing
Super Sensing is Farhad’s Expertise effect and gives him +10% HP, Attack, and Defense.
| Stat | Bonus |
|---|---|
| HP | +10% |
| Attack | +10% |
| Defense | +10% |
The extra HP and Defense help if Farhad is temporarily occupying a front-row slot, while Attack supports his offensive kit.
Super Sensing is an Expertise effect rather than a fourth normal Skill Medal target, so it should not be placed at the bottom of a four-skill Medal upgrade list.
Best Farhad Skill Upgrade Priority
For normal Farhad investment, prioritize his three Skill Medal abilities in this order:
- Missile Valley
- Missile Strike
- Precision Aim
This follows the standard Last War priority for Attack heroes: Tactics first, Auto Attack second, and Passive third.
| Priority | Skill | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missile Valley | Farhad’s defining Tactics attack and strongest multi-hit skill |
| 2 | Missile Strike | Frequent Auto Attack that contributes throughout the battle |
| 3 | Precision Aim | Useful personal Attack increase, but lower default Medal priority than his direct attacks |
Should Precision Aim Ever Come Second?
Yes, situationally. If Farhad has already reached a useful Missile Valley milestone and your account gains more from increasing all of his Attack-based damage at once, keeping Precision Aim close to Missile Strike is reasonable.
The important point is not to overspend chasing a perfect Farhad build. His replacement timeline matters more than squeezing out a small theoretical difference between his second and third skills.
How Much Should You Invest in Farhad’s Skills?
| Farhad’s Role | Recommended Investment |
|---|---|
| Main early-game hero | Low to moderate |
| Temporary frontline attacker | Prioritize Missile Valley and useful damage milestones |
| Campaign progression hero | Invest only while upgrades solve current stages |
| Secondary squad hero | Minimal new Skill Medal spending |
| Replacement almost ready | Stop major investment |
| Late-game filler | Use existing development only |
Best Gear for Farhad
Farhad’s gear priority depends on whether he survives comfortably.
If he can stay alive through multiple Missile Valley cycles, emphasize damage. If he is being removed before his Tactics skill activates, add survivability rather than spending even more on Attack.
Standard Gear Priority
| Priority | Gear Slot | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannon / Turret | Raises Attack and missile damage |
| 2 | Data Chip | Supports his offensive performance |
| 3 | Radar | Improves survival against Energy and skill damage |
| 4 | Armor | Adds Physical Damage durability |
Frontline Survival Gear Priority
If Farhad is acting as your second front-row hero and dying too early, use:
- Cannon / Turret
- Radar
- Armor
- Data Chip
This does not make Farhad a dedicated defender. It simply gives him enough durability to contribute before being defeated.
Early-Game Gear
| Early Gear | Recommendation |
 M3 Turret |
Best early offensive slot for Farhad |
 M3 Radar |
Useful temporary protection |
 M3 Armor |
Add if frontline durability is a problem |
 M3 Data Chip |
Equip when available, without heavy investment |
M3 equipment should be treated as temporary. Use the base stats, but avoid sinking a large amount of Upgrade Ore into blue equipment that will soon be replaced.
Mid-Game Gear
| Recommended Gear | Main Benefit |
 M4-A Destroyer Cannon |
Farhad’s most useful Epic offensive upgrade |
 M4-A Jackal Data Chip |
Useful second offensive piece if Farhad remains active |
 M4-A Seahawk Radar |
Improves frontline survival against Energy Damage |
 M4-A Porcupine Armor |
Adds Physical Damage durability |
Epic equipment is transferable, so temporarily equipping Farhad is less risky than spending irreversible hero resources. Still, do not upgrade gear specifically for Farhad while a permanent main-squad hero needs the same materials.
Best Position for Farhad
Farhad can serve as the second front-row hero during early progression, but that is a roster solution rather than his ideal long-term role.
| Position | Recommended Role |
|---|---|
| Front Left | Dedicated defender |
| Front Right | Farhad |
| Back Left | Main attacker |
| Back Middle | Attacker |
| Back Right | Support or third attacker |
Can Farhad Be Used in the Back Row?
Yes. Move Farhad back if two proper defenders are available and Farhad still deals more damage than your other back-row options.
However, this situation is usually temporary. Once heroes such as Kimberly, Mason, Stetmann, or Marshall are developed, Farhad faces much stronger competition for those three back-row slots.
Best Teams for Farhad
Best Frontline Partners
| Hero | Role with Farhad |
|---|---|
| Murphy | Primary Tank defender who can absorb the heavier pressure |
| Williams | Long-term Tank defender and eventual upgrade over Farhad’s frontline slot |
| Scarlett | Accessible SSR defender |
| Violet | Useful PvE frontline option |
| Richard | Another early Attack-type Tank, but not an ideal defensive partner |
| Gump | Budget fallback while the roster is incomplete |
Do not pair Farhad and Richard on the frontline just because both are Tank-type heroes unless your roster gives you no better option. Two Attack-specialty heroes generally provide less frontline stability than using at least one dedicated defender.
Best Back-Row Partners
| Hero | Why the Pairing Helps |
|---|---|
| Mason | Accessible Tank attacker with stronger monster specialization |
| Kimberly | Much stronger long-term Tank damage investment |
| Monica | Useful early PvE and resource-focused support |
| Marshall | Strong Tank support and long-term squad value |
| Stetmann | Higher-value Tank damage dealer for developed accounts |
| Tesla | Strong damage option when a mixed formation is better developed |
Early F2P Formation
| Position | Hero |
|---|---|
| Front Row | Scarlett or Violet |
| Front Row | Farhad |
| Back Row | Mason |
| Back Row | Kimberly or strongest attacker |
| Back Row | Monica |
The exact heroes matter less than the structure: one real defender beside Farhad, then your strongest damage and support options behind them.
Budget Tank Formation
| Position | Hero |
|---|---|
| Front Row | Murphy |
| Front Row | Farhad |
| Back Row | Kimberly |
| Back Row | Mason |
| Back Row | Monica or Marshall |
This lineup lets Murphy handle the defensive responsibility while Farhad fills the second frontline slot until Williams or another better option is developed.
Should You Force a Full Tank Formation?
No. Tank synergy is useful, but hero development still matters. A stronger mixed hero can outperform an underleveled, low-star Tank hero even if using that Tank would improve the same-type bonus.
Build toward a Tank core gradually instead of keeping Farhad in the main formation only for vehicle-type matching.
Best Uses for Farhad
| Content | Farhad Value | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Early Campaign | Good | Useful frontline body plus multi-hit damage |
| Multi-Enemy PvE | Good Early | Missile Valley can pressure several targets |
| Map Monsters | Moderate | Works through raw development but lacks a monster-specific bonus |
| Zombie Battles | Moderate | No specialized zombie or monster support |
| Boss Damage | Limited | Dedicated PvE attackers offer better specialization |
| Early Arena | Situational | Random missiles can pressure developing formations |
| Competitive PvP | Low | Limited utility and frontline durability |
| Secondary Squad | Useful Filler | Existing development remains usable without new premium spending |
Campaign and Multi-Enemy PvE
These are Farhad’s best uses. Missile Valley creates useful pressure when several enemies are alive, while his Tank classification gives an early formation another body that can temporarily share frontline damage.
Monsters and Bosses
Farhad can fight monsters, but nothing in his standard kit specifically improves damage against them. Once Mason or another PvE specialist is similarly developed, Farhad usually stops being a preferred monster investment.
Arena and PvP
Farhad can remain competitive briefly when his stars and levels are far ahead of newly unlocked alternatives. His long-term problem is utility: random damage and personal Attack do not provide the control, protection, focused burst, or squad buffs available from stronger heroes.
Secondary Squads
This is Farhad’s most sensible long-term destination. Once he leaves Squad 1, use spare gear and existing development instead of continuing to feed him scarce resources.
Farhad Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| Useful while the early roster is incomplete | Low long-term investment value |
| Missile Valley can fire multiple missiles | Random targeting is inconsistent |
| Precision Aim improves personal Attack | No squad-wide offensive buff |
| Can temporarily occupy the front row | No dedicated defensive skill |
| Fits developing Tank formations | No healing, shielding, or crowd control |
| Simple to build | Outscaled by stronger SSR and UR options |
| Can move into a secondary squad | Not specialized for boss or monster damage |
Is Farhad Worth Upgrading?
Farhad is worth limited investment when he is actively helping an early account clear content. He is not a hero most players should deliberately build as a long-term project.
| Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Farhad is currently in Squad 1 | Use practical skill and star milestones |
| You need a temporary second frontline hero | Low-to-moderate investment is reasonable |
| You receive Farhad-specific shards naturally | Use them while he remains useful |
| A stronger replacement is nearly ready | Stop major spending |
| Farhad is already in Squad 2 or 3 | Use existing development and spare gear |
| You would need universal SSR shards | Usually save them for a higher-priority hero |
Should You Upgrade Farhad to Five Stars?
Five stars improves his skill effects, including the additional Missile Valley missiles, but the opportunity cost matters more than the raw upgrade.
Farhad-specific shards are fine to use if he remains active. Avoid forcing five stars with a large amount of Universal SSR Shards unless your higher-priority SSR plans are already covered.
Farhad and the Wall of Honor
Once Farhad reaches five stars and the Tank Center reaches Level 20, he can enter the Wall of Honor. Extra Farhad shards can then contribute to his Wall of Honor progression.
Farhad’s listed Wall of Honor bonus is +0.25% Tank Defense for every 50 Wall of Honor levels. This gives duplicate Farhad shards some account-wide value even after he is no longer important in your active squads.
That does not mean players should spend universal shards purely to rush Farhad into the Wall of Honor. It is better viewed as a useful destination for Farhad-specific shards acquired naturally.
F2P Investment Advice
For F2P players, Farhad works best as a low-cost bridge. Invest enough to keep the account progressing while concentrating long-term resources on heroes with better scaling and permanent formation roles.
Players who prefer a different progression path can also compare a Last War account for sale with an already-developed roster, but Farhad’s priority should still be judged from the actual heroes, stars, gear, and server progress available on that account.
When Should You Replace Farhad?
Replace Farhad once another hero is sufficiently developed to improve either frontline survival or total squad damage.
| Replacement | Main Improvement |
|---|---|
| Murphy | Much stronger dedicated frontline value |
| Williams | Long-term Tank defense and survivability |
| Violet or Scarlett | More natural defensive role during earlier progression |
| Kimberly | Far better long-term Tank damage priority |
| Stetmann | Stronger back-row damage role |
| Marshall | Squad-wide support rather than selfish damage |
Do not replace Farhad based on rarity alone. A developed Farhad may still beat an unbuilt replacement. Level, star, skill, and equip the new hero first, then compare actual battle results.
Common Farhad Mistakes
Treating Tank Type as Defense Specialty
Farhad’s Tank label is his vehicle type. His specialty is Attack, and his skills are primarily offensive.
Using Farhad as the Only Frontline Hero
His base durability may work early, but he has no dedicated defensive kit. Pair him with a defender instead of expecting him to protect the entire back row alone.
Prioritizing Precision Aim Before His Direct Attacks by Default
Precision Aim is useful, but the standard Attack-hero Skill Medal order favors Tactics and Auto Attack first. For Farhad, that means Missile Valley followed by Missile Strike before the passive.
Including Super Sensing in the Skill Medal Order
Super Sensing is an Expertise effect, not a fourth normal Skill Medal upgrade target.
Ignoring Missile Valley’s Random Targeting
Eight possible missiles at higher star development can produce strong pressure, but they still do not guarantee focused damage on the target you want.
Overinvesting in M3 Gear
Blue equipment is temporary. Save most Upgrade Ore for better pieces that can stay relevant on long-term heroes.
Using Universal SSR Shards Without a Long-Term Reason
Farhad-specific shards are the safer resource. Universal SSR Shards can usually create more value on heroes with stronger combat longevity or promotion potential.
Keeping Farhad in Squad 1 Too Long
Past investment is not a reason to keep a weaker hero in the main formation. Move Farhad to another squad once a properly developed replacement improves results.
FAQs
Is Farhad good in Last War Survival?
Farhad is useful during early progression as an SSR Tank Attack hero with multi-hit Physical Damage. His value drops significantly once stronger frontline and damage heroes are developed.
What is the best Farhad skill priority?
The default Skill Medal priority is Missile Valley first, Missile Strike second, and Precision Aim third. Missile Valley is his Tactics skill, while Missile Strike is his frequent Auto Attack.
How many missiles does Farhad’s Missile Valley fire?
Missile Valley starts with four missiles. Its star effects add two missiles twice, allowing the skill to reach eight missiles at higher development.
Should Farhad be in the front or back row?
During early progression, Farhad can share the front row with a dedicated defender. If you already have two better defenders, he can temporarily move back, although stronger attackers will eventually replace him there.
Should I use universal SSR shards on Farhad?
Usually not. Use Farhad-specific shards first and preserve universal SSR shards for heroes with stronger long-term combat or promotion value.
When should I replace Farhad?
Replace Farhad when another hero has enough levels, stars, skills, and gear to improve frontline survival or overall damage. Do not switch solely because the replacement has higher rarity.
Conclusion
Farhad is a useful early-game bridge hero, not a long-term Tank cornerstone. Missile Valley gives him multi-hit pressure, Missile Strike provides consistent damage, and Precision Aim improves his personal Attack, but his lack of defensive and team-wide utility eventually catches up with him.
Keep his investment controlled, pair him with a real defender, and transfer his role to stronger heroes as your roster develops. For more builds, team advice, and resource-saving strategies, explore our latest Last War Survival guides on Heaven Guardian.
